In Washington state, the primary election is Tuesday. Last week, I voted on the ballot send to me in the mail, then I took it to the drop box about 10 blocks from my house. I’m a big fan of our state’s vote-by-mail system.
Problems with car sales and repairs and home improvement and construction once again topped the list of complaints reported to state and local consumer agencies across the country, according to an annual survey by the Consumer Federation of America.
It’s strange. The weather’s been cloudy and rainy here in the Seattle area. Then, to celebrate July Fourth, I worked on my taxes instead of hosting a party with lots of red, white, and blue. Yes, with the 2020 pandemic, things are all mixed up.
A big change has occurred in my life. My niece, the Lovely Linda Lee, passed away Feb. 17, 2020. Linda worked as a bank auditor, day trader, and real estate agent. She was really smart and got her master’s degree in economics from the University of Washington.
We’re living the life of the coronavirus pandemic. We’re staying home and picking up groceries or having them delivered. Then, George Floyd is murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when a police officer pressed his knee on his neck for 9 minutes.
Friends provide such joy in life. I was really fortunate when I moved to the Seattle area years ago and joined the League of Women Voters. I met a group of wonderful women who have become my good friends.
Shoppers plan to spend more than $27.4 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. That makes Valentine’s Day the second most expensive holiday on the calendar for U.S. consumers. About 31 percent of people expect their Valentine to spend at least $50 on a gift.
Just a few hours now until ghosts, goblins, and witches come knocking on your door. Will you be one of 76 percent or less of Americans spending $50 or less on Halloween this year? One of 32 percent throwing or attending a party? One of 44 percent carving a pumpkin?
This year there will be $8.8 billion in Halloween-related spending – 76 percent of Americans will spend $50 or less on Halloween, 32 percent of Americans are throwing/attending a Halloween party, and 47 percent of Americans plan to dress in costumes.
